"Robert M. Gary" wrote

Because the top arch of the prop is close to my head. When teaching
students to hand prop the biggest challenge is to get them to stand
close enough to the prop. Standing too far back is much more dangerous
than standing too close. The worst thing that could happen is to fall
into the prop, something that can only happen if you are standing back
and leaning into it.

I was wrong. I had not heard that exact variation, before. g

Kicking though is still too close, even if you are swinging your body away
from the tip?
--
Jim in NC